COVID-19

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Coronavirus Delta variant: What you should know

Coronavirus Delta variant: What you should know

The Delta variant is more transmissible and possibly more deadly, scientists say.

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Cruise ships are sailing again, but you'll find some big differences

Cruise ships are sailing again, but you'll find some big differences

Masks won't be required, but some cruises will mandate vaccinations.

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Razer will start shipping its Project Hazel N95 mask in October

Razer will start shipping its Project Hazel N95 mask in October

The gaming company's whizzy mask that wowed CES is real, and it will ship later this year.

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Tools to Help

The best gear for online meetings

The best gear for online meetings

Zoom call for work? Cocktail hour on FaceTime? This gear will enhance all your video chats.

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How to use Zoom like a pro

How to use Zoom like a pro

Here's how to change your background and audio and video settings, and how to create breakout rooms.

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The best meal kit delivery services

The best meal kit delivery services

Need ready-to-cook meals delivered to your door? These services are for you.

The best mesh routers

The best mesh routers

A good mesh router will spread a fast, reliable internet connection throughout your home.

Fun around the flames: Best fire pits

Fun around the flames: Best fire pits

We tested a group of popular fire pit models from Breeo, Solo Stove, BioLite, Tiki and others.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

What is Long COVID and how is it treated?
What is Long COVID and how is it treated?

What is Long COVID and how is it treated?

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Traveling to Europe this summer
Traveling to Europe this summer

Traveling to Europe this summer

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Vaccinated but still masking
Vaccinated but still masking

Vaccinated but still masking

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Where vaccine passports could be required
Where vaccine passports could be required

Where vaccine passports could be required

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Get paid back if you get charged for vaccine
Get paid back if you get charged for vaccine

Get paid back if you get charged for vaccine

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When you'll need your COVID-19 vaccine card
When you'll need your COVID-19 vaccine card

When you'll need your COVID-19 vaccine card

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Do's and don'ts for getting your vaccine
Do's and don'ts for getting your vaccine

Do's and don'ts for getting your vaccine

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How to protect yourself against variants
How to protect yourself against variants

How to protect yourself against variants

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Australia's glimpse at post-pandemic life
Australia's glimpse at post-pandemic life

Australia's glimpse at post-pandemic life

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How COVID-19 changed our mental health
How COVID-19 changed our mental health

How COVID-19 changed our mental health

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How to recover from a year of virtual school
How to recover from a year of virtual school

How to recover from a year of virtual school

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